In an exciting development, WOW Skin Science, a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) personal care brand, revealed on Tuesday that they have welcomed Vikas Lal as their newly appointed Chief Financial Officer.
According to an official statement, Lal has been appointed to lead the business and corporate finance division at WOW Skin Science. In this position, he will oversee a wide range of financial functions, including financial operations, financial planning and analysis, as well as strategic finance and business partnering.
With an extensive background spanning over 20 years in the FMCG sector, Lal possesses a wealth of experience. He has played a crucial role in leading multiple finance facets, including Sales Commercial, Factory Finance, Corporate Finance, and Business Planning. Lal has made significant contributions to esteemed brands such as Coca Cola, Pladis Global (McVitie’s Biscuits), Groupe SEB India (Tefal and Maharaja Whiteline), and OLA, among others. His expertise and leadership have been instrumental in driving the success of these renowned companies.
Manish Chowdhary, Co-Founder, WOW Skin Science, said, “We are pleased to welcome Vikas as the new CFO of WOW Skin Science and we are confident that he will make an excellent addition to our team. We are excited to collaborate and hear his perspectives on a sustainable and robust financial strategy for WOW, both short and long term.”
Vikas Lal, CFO, WOW Skin Science, said, “The key to a brand’s growth is rooted in its analytical approach to strategic expansion and willingness to take calculated risks and WOW Skin Science tops the list when it comes to disruption in that space. I have followed the brand’s journey from the outside and now as part of this robust team, I am excited about the glorious future we are building.”
“In my new role, my objective will be to foster a financially secure culture that places a premium on performance and reliability of company’s data that will drive the brand’s worth and expansion plans,” added Lal.